Sam McDonald
Athens, GA 30601 | 404-386-1278 | mcdonaldcs123@gmail.com
Education
University of Georgia, College of Environment and Design
Bachelors in Landscape Architecture | Minor in Urban Design
Class of Spring 2025 | GPA:3.7
Course Experience: Residential Design, Commercial Design, Stormwater Management, Design, Hand/Computer Graphics, Construction Documents, Horticulture, Sustainability, Land Development
Projects: Meigs, GA Lovejoy Park Design, Pinewoods Library Redesign, Broadacres Community Center Redesign, Braselton, Georgia Indian Creek Greenway Proposal, Shoal Creek Farms Watershed Study
Publication: Revive and Thrive: Gwinnett County GICH Focus Area Report
Georgia Planning Association Outstanding Student Project Award
Work Experience
Outdoor Recreation Manager | UGA Recreation Center 2022-Present
-Manageover15employeesworkingattheoutdoorrecreationcenterinscheduling, monthlymeetings,safetytrainingandrescues,andperformweeklygearchecks andmaintenance.
-Overseetheoperationofrockwall,providemaintenance,andresettingthewall. -Organizingcompetitionsforover150attendeeswiththehelpfromover20 di erentsponsors.
Landscape Architecture Intern | Koons Environmental Design April 2024-September 2024
-Residential Design, City Greenway Design, Neighborhood Watershed Case Study
-Managed projects from site inventory to final detailed design, including masterplanning, planting, materials, construction documents, and cost estimates.
-Held periodic client meetings to discuss scope of work, design input, and final materials.
Line Cook | Maepole 2023-2024
-Prepare and cook menu items following recipes and presentation standards.
-Maintain inventory, cleanliness, and adherence to safety regulations. Cashier|VillageBurgerJohnsCreek 2015-2020
- Servedasacashierfor20hoursaweekatalocalburgerrestaurant.
Volunteering
ChapterCoordinator|FloodStudentMissions
2015-2020
-Provided students with opportunites to serve their local communites
-Planned community service projects
-Coordinated conferences for over 100 students
-Held monthy information meetings
Info
Motivated and detail-oriented student pursuing a degree in Landscape Architecture at the University of Georgia, with a focus in Urban Design. Showcases exceptional service and leadership skills, coupled with a proficiency in problem-solving and communication, and a passion for landscape design, site construction, and land development.
Skills
-Leadership
-Creative Thinking
-AutoCad
-Adobe Suite
-Sketchup
-Lumion
-Enscape
-GIS
-Sustainable Design
-Site Grading
-Photography
-Electric Wiring
-Woodworking
Hobbies
-Rock Climbing
-Hiking
-Music
-Fly Fishing